Pan-fried Asparagus with New-season Morels

• 450 g (1 lb) asparagus, trimmed
• 4 tablespoons

This is a simple recipe and I like to top it with a buttery fried egg.

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and add the asparagus. Blanch for 1 minute, then drain well.

Heat a tablespoon of the olive oil with half the butter in a large pan, add the asparagus and sauté until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the asparagus from the pan and keep warm. Heat the rema